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  2. GOLF.

    The New South Wales Ladies' Golf Union annual mountain meeting opened at Leura and Wentworth Falls yesterday. Scores:- ...

    Article : 1,310 words
  3. CRICKET.

    South Australia's Sheffield Shield team will arrive in Sydney from Brisbane at 8.5 a.m. to-day. The players will practise at the Sydney Cricket Ground during the morning for the match against New ...

    Article : 45 words
  4. V.R.C. RACING.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,782 words
  5. CANBERRA NEWS.

    The establishment of a Central Reserve Bank to prevent periodic financial cris[?] in Australia was advocated by Dr. F. Watson, formerly editor of the "Historical Records of Australia," ...

    Article : 183 words
  6. OBITUARY.

    The remains of Miss Mary Eppes Garran were cremated at Rookwood on Monday, following a service conducted at the Crematorium chapel by the Rev. T. H. Dlston Morgan. ...

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  7. MRS. NAGLE.

    Mrs. Mary Ann Nagle, who lives with her daughter in Edinburgh-road, Marrickville, will celebrate her hundredth birthday at the end of this month. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  8. COOL CHANGE.

    After several days of very hot weather, a cool change reached Sydney early last night. It is expected to remain cool for at least 24 hours, and squally south-westerly winds should be ...

    Article : 330 words
  9. DON BRADMAN.

    Don Bradman is to arrive in Sydney at noon to-day by car from Bowral. He has a number of private engagements during tho day, and will be welcomed at a concert in the Town Hall to-night. ...

    Article : 43 words
  10. MR. E. I. McCRAY.

    News has been received by private cable of the death in Los Angeles of Mr. Edward Ivor McCray. He was a native of the united States, but spent many years in Australia ...

    Article : 52 words
  11. JACKSON REMAINS IN MELBOURNE.

    A. Jackson did not leave with the other players to-night It is understood that he has applied to Mr. Oxladc for permission to fly to Sydney. ...

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  12. MR. ROBERT HOWE.

    Mr. Robert Howe, who died at Rylstone last week, at the age of 89 years, was a link with the early history of Journalism in New South Wales. He was born at the old Sydney ...

    Article : 127 words
  13. VISITING ENGINEERS.

    PROFESSOR HORNELL. who has been investigating the Arapuni Dam. on behalf of the New Zealand Government, arrived in Sydney yesterday. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  14. ROSEBERY CUP.

    Entries for the principal events at the meeting at Rosebery on November 22 are:- Rosebery Cup of £1000, 6½f.—Stadtholder, Manzilla, Kilperon, Bollinger, Pastmaster, ...

    Article : 162 words
  15. UNIVERSITY FINAL TO-DAY.

    The inter-college final of University cricket will be played to-day on the University Oval, between St. John's and St. Paul's, beginning at 10 a.m. ...

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  16. NOVELTY MATCH.

    A novelty cricket match will take place at the Sydney Sports Ground on Saturday at 8 p.m[?] between members of the City Girls Amateur Sports Association and players of international fame, ...

    Article : 121 words
  17. TOCUMWAL BEATS FINLEY

    [?]ocumwal, 146 (Murphy 38, Greely 37, Spenc[?] 24[?] beat Finley. 142 (S. Howe 32. B. Murphy 31). ...

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  18. MR. GEORGE FREDERICK MAGUIRE.

    Mr. George Frederick Maguire, of 68 Redmyre-road, Strathfield, died at a private hospital in Strathfield yesterday at the age of 68 years. Mr. Maguire, who was a school teacher, ...

    Article : 166 words
  19. LAWN TENNIS.

    Eastern Suburbs, Northern Suburbs, Illawarra Suburbs and Western Suburbs have qualified for the semi-final round of the Blackwell Cup interassociation competition. Teams representing these ...

    Article : 163 words
  20. CLARENCE RIVER J.C. WEIGHTS.

    Following are the weights for Clarence River Jockey Club races on Saturday:- Flying Handicap.—First division, 6f: Lanome, 9-7: Morimond, 9-5: Silvern's Son, 9: Waukensun, ...

    Article : 213 words
  21. STATE ELECTIONS.

    A recount of the ballot for the Ashburnham seat will take place at Parkes to-day. The organising secretary of the Australian Labour party (Mr. J. B. Martin) left Sydney last ...

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  22. MRS. E. L. VERO READ.

    Mrs. Ella Lilian Vero Read, wife of Mr. Vero Read, a senior partner in the firm of Norton, Smith, and Co., solicitors, died at her residence, Rosemount-avenue, Woollahra, on ...

    Article : 291 words
  23. BOWLS.

    The president's competition of the New South Wales Bowling Association is nearing the final stages, and it is possible on to-day's results that the next round will be the semi-final. North ...

    Article : 91 words
  24. SYDENHAM-BANKSTOWN ASSOCIATION.

    Sydenham-Bankstown Tennis Association tournament draw for to-night is:- 7.30. Young and Thomas v Jones and Russell, Mrs. Buttsworth and Mrs. Baker v Misses Irwin ...

    Article : 81 words
  25. STANFORD MERTHYR.

    A serious subsidence occurred at the Stanford Merthyr colliery to-day, affecting some of the colliery workings and a large area of the old workings. Surface area, extending ...

    Article : 110 words
  26. WESTERN SUBURBS ASSOCIATION.

    Western Suburbs women's competition will be continued to-morrow on the Astoria Courts. The draw is:- A Grade.—Final: Dobroyd v Thurso. ...

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  27. VISIT TO ORANGE.

    The president of the New South Wales Bowling Association (Mr. John Scott) officially opened a new six-rink green at Orange on Saturday Orange is now well equipped with two full-sized greens. ...

    Article : 147 words
  28. N.S.W. CATHOLIC ASSOCIATION.

    "B" Grade.—Mixed: Randwick 1 beat Woollahra, 6 sets 47 games to 3 sets 37 games; Centennial I. beat Centennial II., 7 sets 46 games to 2 sets 31 games; Auburn beat Kensington I., w.o. ...

    Article : 185 words
  29. OLD CUP RIDER.

    Mr. Harry Motton, of Greenwich, Sydney, who rode in the Melbourne Cup in the year 1876, not only distinguished himself as a jockey when in his teens, but in more mature ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 439 words
  30. BUSHFIRES

    As a result of the excessive heat yesterday, numerous bush and grass fires occurred in the metropolitan area. The majority of the fires broke out at about midday, but several ...

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  31. UNEMPLOYMENT.

    The Willoughby Municipal Council has decided to ask the Government for £1250 to enable it to complete the Eastern Valley Highway. The work was undertaken to ...

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  32. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

    At the Waverley green, in the State singles championship, Hamilton (Kensington) beat J. White (City), 32-13. In the match at Kensington, White (Petersham) beat Allen (Wollstonecraft) ...

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  33. MEDIAEVAL M.S.

    A new discovery among the hitherto neglected tomes and manuscripts of the Fourteenth Century library of the Benedictine Monastery of San Martino delle Scale, near Palermo, is ...

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  34. KINDERGARTEN TOURNAMENT.

    The all-day tournament arranged by Mrs. E. H. Turner, with the assistance of Mrs. Doyle, in aid of the Golden Fleece Kindergarten, resulted:—A grade, Mrs. Mitchell and Miss Mathieson; B grade. ...

    Article : 80 words
  35. PRESENTATION.

    In recognition of his long association with Burwood Club, Mr. A. T. Carpenter, who recently resigned from the position of president after 13 years' occupancy, was presented with a handsome hall ...

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  36. LEAGUE FOOTBALL.

    The Upper Manning Football League wound up the 1930 season with a function at which miniature cups, the Hill Cup, and football blazers were presented to the members of the Wingham Football ...

    Article : 176 words
  37. MANLY v ST. GEORGE.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 73 words
  38. RYDE CLUB'S PROGRESS.

    A meeting of the members of the Ryde Golf Club was held at the Conference Hall, State Shopping Block, Market-street, on Wednesday evening. There were about 65 members present. The ...

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  39. ST. MARGARET'S HOSPITAL.

    At the 36th annual meeting of St. Margaret's Hospital for Women and associated activities yesterday it was reported that during the past 11 years more than £100,000 had been ...

    Article : 229 words
  40. CITY TATTERSALL'S v VICTORIA PARK.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 39 words
  41. DEAD SWALLOWS.

    When members of the School of Arts committee were demolishing swallow nests on a building at Currumbi[?] they found a doubledecker nest, from the bottom story of which ...

    Article : 149 words
  42. [?]SMORE CHAMPIONSHIP.

    The final of the Lismore Bowling Club's singles championship, 31 up, was played this afternoon between J. Burrows and D. Mason. Burrows won by 32 to 15. ...

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  43. MOTOR CYCLING.

    There will be another meeting at the Speedway Royal, at the Agricultural Ground, on Saturday evening, when the principal event will be a championship race open to the best 22 riders who ...

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  44. CRONULLA v BANKSTOWN.

    Miss Beatty (6 and 5) v Mrs. Donowa (0), Mrs. Smart (3 and 2) v Mrs. Glasson (0), Mrs. Primrose (6 and 5) v Miss Wood (0), Mrs. Gold (2 and 1) v Mrs. Wood (0), Miss Forman (0) v ...

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  45. ATHLETICS.

    Men and women members of the New South Wales Amateur Athletic Association and Athletic League runners will compete in handicaps at the Eight-hour Carnival to be held at the Sydney ...

    Article : 53 words
  46. PHOSPHATE ISLANDS INSPECTED.

    Mr. A. H. Gaze, of Sydney, chief representative of the British Phosphate Commission, and Mr. A. P. Ellis, New Zealand representative, have returned by the Niagara from a ...

    Article : 95 words
  47. CONCORD ASSOCIATES.

    Flag competition—Mrs. Niblett's trophy; Mrs. Mannell won at 18th fairway; Mrs. Biddulph second, Mrs. Graham third, Mrs. Grace fourth, Mrs. Hughes fifth. ...

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  48. BINGARA CLUB.

    Bingara Motor Cycle Club held its first reliability trial for a gold medal given by Mr. Eil Brown. The trial was a run to Tamworth and return. There were six starters. L. Veness crashed, and ...

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  49. THE LAKES ASSOCIATES.

    Club Button, Mr. F. Lee-Richards's Trophy.— Mrs. Barnett, 102—30. 72; Mrs. McKee, 96—18. 78; Mrs. Wright, 101—20. 81; Mrs. Croker, 113—32. 81; Mrs. Louden, 98—15, 83; Mrs. Allison, 113—30, ...

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  50. Y.M.C.A. AT RUSHCUTTER BAY.

    Y.M.C.A. athletes held a meeting last night at Rushcutter Bay. Results:- 220yds Handicap.—First heat: R. Miller, 7yds 1; E. Moxham, 14yds, 2; G. Lord, [?]yds, 3 Time, ...

    Article : 125 words
  51. QUEENSLAND.

    The revenue for the four months ended October 31 amounted to £4,165,040, and the expenditure £4,844,288. The excess of expenditure over revenue was £679,248. ...

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  52. CYCLING.

    An effort is being made to send F. Grose, the New Zealand champion amateur cyclist, to Australia to compete in the coming championships. ...

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  53. MOSMAN ASSOCIATES.

    Foursomes v Par.—Mrs. Hill and Miss Oatley (21), 5 up; Miss Mitchell and Miss Moore (27), 3 up; Mrs. Keary and Miss Warden (l6), 1 down; Miss M. Pratten and Miss E. Crozier (34), 1 down; Miss ...

    Article : 65 words
  54. EPIDEMIC AMONG ABORIGINES.

    Inspector Toohill received advice from the Menindle police that three aboriginal patients at Pooncarie reserve were cured and discharged, while two remain in a serious ...

    Article : 124 words
  55. IDLE COLLIERIES.

    A report issued by the Northern Collieries Association yesterday discloses that the Aberdare Extended colliery has been idle one day each week for the last month owing to ...

    Article : 100 words
  56. MANLY ASSOCIATES.

    Par handicap: A grade, Miss Buckle (17), 1 up; Mrs. Foggitt (17), 2 down; Miss Scott (15), 3 down; Miss Davidson (13), 3 down; Mrs. Armstrong (l8), 3 down. ...

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  57. OGILVY AND ALEXANDER CUPS.

    Relay competitions for the Og[?]lvy Cup (men) and J. D. Alexander Cup (women) will be controlled by the New South Wales Amateur Athletic Association on November 22 Entries close on Monday ...

    Article : 36 words
  58. SAILING.

    The candidates in the Sydney Flying Squadron's (18-footer) "Queen of the Harbour" competition have been invited to a launch trip to follow the 18-footers in the championship race on Saturday. ...

    Article : 71 words
  59. KILLED IN MOTOR CRASH.

    Ernest Walters, 44 years, a well-known resident of Burnie, Tasmania, while driving a car from Smithton to Burnie early this morning, crashed through the fence of the bridge over ...

    Article : 57 words
  60. CLUB CHALLENGE MATCHES.

    Sydney University and Western Suburbs clubs are to meet in a challenge match at the Sydney Sports Ground on Saturday. At the same arena Northern Suburbs, ...

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  61. AVONDALE ASSOCIATES.

    Foursomes.—Stroke handicap: Mrs. J. Scott and Mrs. Williamson, 92—21, 71; Miss Gilfilan and Mrs. F. Scott, 97—26, 71; Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. D'Ailetta 99—23, 71; Miss J. Cracknell and Miss ...

    Article : 42 words
  62. NORTHERN SUBURBS CLUB.

    Northern Suburbs Club decided two handicaps on Monday night at North Sydney Oval. Results:- 100 Yards.—H. Harris, scr., 1; C. Downs, 7yds. ...

    Article : 62 words
  63. V.R.C. ACCEPTANCES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 546 words
  64. BONNIE DOON ASSOCIATES.

    Monthly medal: Mrs. Gold, 96—22, 74; Mrs. Hall, 103—29, 74; Miss Allen, 108—31, 77; Mrs. Gilford, 105—26, 79; Mrs. Cooper, 113—34, 79. ...

    Article : 28 words
  65. ROWING.

    The New South Wales Rowing Association has arranged a lecture for coxswains which will be held at the N.S.W. Sports Club, Hunter-street, on Thursday, at 8 p.m. ...

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  66. WENTWORTH FALLS CLUB.

    Choice nine holes: D. Elder, 35—4, 31; E. E. White 39—3, 36; G. K. Cameron, 47—8, 39; F. S. Pl[?]tet, 45—5. 40; F. W. Tonkin, 48—8, 40; J. Elder, 41—1. 40; L. V. Coxon, 48—8, 40; G. T. ...

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  67. GREENWICH FLYING SQUADRON.

    Handicaps for the general race to be sailed over tho usual course on Saturday at 3.15 p.m., are:- Secret (A. McBurnle), Valda (H. Gardiner), 18m; Aurora (W. Gardiner), 16½ Yalumba (E. Rae); ...

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  68. PROPOSAL TO RENAME LONG BAY.

    Randwick Council decided last night that South Ward aldermen should conter with regard to the proposal to rename Long Bay. The Sisters of Mercy from Gunnedah, who ...

    Article : 74 words
  69. GREYHOUND RACING.

    The Greyhound Coursing Association has arranged a mechanical hare meeting for to-night at Harold Park, commencing at 8 o'clock. Following is the draw: ...

    Article : 179 words
  70. CRUEL SCENES IN PICTURE FILM.

    Writing to the Editor, Mr. Ralph Davies, of North Sydney, complains of scenes of cruelty in a film of an American sporting fixture shown at a leading picture theatre. ...

    Article : 99 words
  71. PRISONER ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.

    A sensation occurred in the City Watch-house this afternoon, when with the words, "This is better than gaol," Norman William Wilson, 28, labourer, cut his throat. Two ...

    Article : 93 words
  72. KATOOMBA CLUB.

    Sealed nine holes: W. McKimm (8), 31; H. Went (2), 35; R. Webb (6), 35; H. Burs[?] (4), 36; F. Willis (5), 37; H. S. Ziems (6), 40. Canadian foursome bogey: H. Went and J. Geddes ...

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  73. THE SPIT CLUB.

    Handicaps for Saturday:- Pat, Rio Rita, 8m; Echo, Cimba, Tooloon, 5m; Wendawce, Blue Jay, 4m; Heron, 2m; We Viking, l½m; Donnelly, scr. ...

    Article : 25 words
  74. ANNIVERSARY REGATTA.

    A meeting of the committee of the anniversary regatta will be held at the Chamber of Commerce to-night. ...

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  75. GOULBURN CLUB.

    Some 70 players took part in the mixed foursome, which wns won by E. Austin and Mrs. Rogers with a net score of 72, and 93 off the stick. The best cards off the stick were handed ...

    Article : 58 words
  76. SHAKESPEARE AND MUSIC.

    The subject of music in Shakespearean plays and the inspiration they have provided for composers was briefly discussed by the president of the Shakesperean Society (Mr. S. H. ...

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  77. NORTH SHORE REGATTA.

    The first championship event of the season—the champion fours of New South Wales—will be decided at the North Shore regatta on the Lane Cove River on November 15 ...

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  78. CHILD FATALLY INJURED.

    Jean Gilbey, 10 years daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Gilbey of Torrens Park, Croydon, received fatal injuries when she was knocked down by a motor car near her home to-day. ...

    Article : 39 words
  79. WRESTLING.

    The wrestling match between Tom Alley and Abe Coleman abruptly concluded when each had gained a fall. Coleman was disqualified in the sixth round for persistently using the flying tackle, ...

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  80. CARNIVALS BANNED AT COOGEE.

    The Randwick Council last night declined to rescind the motion prohibiting the holding of carnivals on any public reserve in the municipality. Permission had been sought ...

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  81. NYNGAN MATCH.

    A match between the associates and members was played on a handicap stroke basis over nine holes. The members received one-fourth of their handicap for the nine holes. The teams were 14 ...

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  82. DANCING CHAMPIONSHIP.

    The Australian amateur ballroom dancing championship resulted:—Mr. R. Hillas and Miss D. Wagland (Victoria), 1; Mr. J. Carlisle and Miss L. Cuell (South Australia), 2; ...

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  83. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    Shooting for Mr. Hill's trophy resulted:—G. Stewart, 50; O. G. Scouller, 47; S. Beck, 41; H. King, 41; K. Matherson, 39; J. Orrock 23. ...

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  84. LIFE SAVING.

    Miss Gwen Branch a Public school teacher, and Mr. J. J. Parsons chief examiner of the Royal LifeSaving Society, have been awarded a pass in examination for the diploma of the society by ...

    Article : 39 words
  85. ROYAL LIFE-SAVING SOCIETY.

    At Hollywood, a pleasure ground on George's River, in the Cabramatta District, a new life saving club was formed on Sunday, under the jurisdiction of the Royal Life Saving Society. ...

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  86. COCK O' THE BAY.

    The annual races for the Cock o' the Bay Shield betwcon the Glebe und University Clubs were decided during the week-end, and resulted in a win for the University Club, which won the maiden ...

    Article : 51 words
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